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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.04, 806.04 and 428.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.04, 806.04 and 428.52 is: 591.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.04 : 806.04 = 428.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.04/806.04 = 428.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.04x = 806.04 × 428.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.04x = 345,404.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,404.26/584.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.41

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